Quadro GP100 vs Radeon RX Vega 64

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

209%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

192%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

186%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

163%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

151%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

148%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

145%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

136%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

132%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

120%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

119%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

108%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

106%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

102%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

102%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

80%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GP100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 64 holds the technical lead. Priced at $85 (vs $1,335), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1498% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1498%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335)	✅More affordable ($85)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro GP100 and Radeon RX Vega 64

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	13,710	13,949+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.34 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+22%
Boost Clock	1442 MHz	1546 MHz+7%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	224	256+14%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB+30%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 has 8 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) vs 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) — a 111.6% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 2048-bit.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+112%	484 GB/s
Bus Width	4096-bit+100%	2048-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 22.6% difference. The Quadro GP100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	235W-20%	295W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	58.3+23%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 93.6% less ($1250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 1493.2% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon RX Vega 64
MSRP	$7000	$499-93%
Avg Price (30d)	$1335	$85-94%
Performance per Dollar	10.3	164.1+1493%
Codename	GP100	Vega 10
Release	October 1 2016	August 7 2017
Ranking	#178	#171